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kneeling jump squat

kneeling jump squat is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Start by kneeling on the ground with your feet hip-width apart and your toes pointing forward.

Step 2. Hold a barbell across your upper back, resting it on your shoulders.

Step 3. Engage your core and glutes, then explosively jump up into the air, extending your hips and knees.

Step 4. As you jump, push through your toes and fully extend your ankles, knees, and hips.

Step 5. Land softly back on the ground, bending your knees to absorb the impact.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

quadricepshamstringscalves

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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